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of the branch or shoot, as shown in fig. 8, and make a slit 
downward in the stock to admit it, as shown in fig. 9. Let the 
parts then be joined together, slipping the tongue of the shoot 
into the slit of the stock, making both join in an exact manner, 
as shown in fig. 10. Tie them closely together with matting or 
cotton twist, and cover the whole with tempered clay or grafting- 
wax. In from three to six weeks, the graft will be matured. 
The shoot should then be severed from the parent plant, about 
one inch below the juncture, (a,) and the top of the stock re- 
moved, (4,) thereby transferring the shoot to the stock, and form- 
Fig. 10. Fig. 9. Fig. 8. 
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ing a handsome and vigorous plant. The bandages should then 
be removed, and the ends of both shoot and stock, where severed, 
neatly trimed, or they will destroy the beauty of the plant. This 
operation may be performed at any time when the sap is in full 
motion. 
